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Students in Washington could go phone-free in K-12 schools starting in 2027
12+ hour, 4+ min ago (318+ words) SEATTLE, Wash. " Gov. Bob Ferguson announced a top legislative priority today: a statewide ban on cellphones and other smart devices in K-12 public schools during school hours. The governor said the proposed "Away for the Day" policy would keep smartphones and…...
Ferguson announces plan to ban cellphones in public schools
16+ hour, 45+ min ago (320+ words) OLYMPIA, Wash. " Governor Bob Ferguson announced he was developing a plan to ban cellphones in public schools during school hours. His policy, titled "Away for the Day," would ban smart devices, including smartphones and smart watches, from K-12 public schools "from…...
Washington data shows many kids miss preschool and reading goals
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (241+ words) The annual Kids Count Data Book found more than half of Washington's young children were not enrolled in preschool. It also found about 70% of fourth graders were not reading at grade level. WASHINGTON " New Washington study shows many young children…...
Washington schools funding audit warns of risk in aging system
5+ day, 11+ hour ago (174+ words) A state audit says Washington's school funding system is outdate and at risk of failure, raising concerns about how billions of dollars are distributed to local school districts. WASHINGTON STATE " A new audit indicated that Washington's school funding system was…...
White Swan nonprofit expanding operations for their vocational training
1+ week, 11+ hour ago (456+ words) The nonprofit currently runs two companies, employing people across the area ages 16-25 and training them while also providing structure to their lives. "HARRAH, Wash. " A former elementary school in Harrah is being renovated to expand a vocational program for young…...
Kennewick schools get $11, 300 grant for AI staff training
1+ week, 6+ day ago (239+ words) KENNEWICK, Wash. " Kennewick School District stands to benefit from a $11, 300 grant to train staff on responsible artificial intelligence use and classroom support. KSD said in a release that the Battelle Charitable Giving grant will pay for monthly professional learning for…...
State of Washington families can now join GET tuition plan year-round
2+ week, 18+ hour ago (178+ words) Nonstop Local News Washington Education Savings Plans expanded enrollment for the GET plan so families could open accounts at any point during the year. The change brought GET in line with the WA529 plan, which also offered open signups. The agency…...
Kiona-Benton City schools face warning over shrinking cash reserves
2+ week, 5+ day ago (152+ words) BENTON CITY, Wash. " According to a Washington state auditor's report, the Kiona-Benton City School District might not be able to meet its financial obligations or maintain current service levels. Non Stop Local previously reported the district was preparing for another…...
Tri-Cities schools replaced fixtures after elevated lead tests
2+ week, 5+ day ago (278+ words) RICHLAND, Wash. " School districts across the Tri-Cities said they replaced or removed dozens of water fixtures after statewide testing found elevated lead levels in some school drinking water. Kennewick, Pasco and Richland school districts shared local results from the testing,…...
RSD Field Day, for focusing on what kids can do, not what they can't | News | nbcrightnow. com
2+ week, 6+ day ago (412+ words) The first year RSD put on the event, an estimated 200 kids competed. Participation has since ballooned to over 500 athletes. Richland, Wash. " Richland School District's annual Field Day focuses on what students can do, not what they can't. The district asked…...